Explore System Safety Engineer Jobs

System Safety Engineers help organizations identify and reduce risks across complex products, technologies, and operations. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, and discover positions where your expertise can support safer, more reliable systems.

What Does a System Safety Engineer Do?

System Safety Engineers assess hazards throughout a system’s lifecycle, from early design and development through testing, deployment, and ongoing operation. They conduct safety analyses, document risks, recommend controls, and work with engineering and program teams to make safety an integral part of system decisions.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities may include performing hazard analyses, maintaining safety assessments, evaluating system requirements, supporting verification and validation, and helping teams comply with applicable standards and regulations. Employers often value experience with methods such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, and system hazard analysis, along with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Industries Hiring System Safety Engineers

Opportunities can be found in aerospace, defense, transportation, automotive, energy, medical devices, and other industries that develop or operate safety-critical systems. Requirements vary by employer and may depend on the technologies, regulatory environment, and lifecycle stage involved.

Find System Safety Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and find System Safety Engineer positions aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$70K - $130K *

Champion the integration and testing of complex systems, ensuring alignment with customer needs and technical specifications. Collaborate with engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and validat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

Lead technical initiatives in aerospace and defense, driving system architecture, integration, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success and mentor engineers while...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support the development and integration of advanced avionics systems, ensuring seamless operation and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the verification of embedded software within aviation systems. Collaborate closely across teams to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring robust performance on flight hardware and complete i...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Provide expertise in functional safety to develop safety work products for complex vehicle systems and applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry safety standards and lead...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of vehicle and automation safety through comprehensive development of functional safety products, ensuring compliance with vital industry standards and contributing to advanced ve...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Champion a proactive safety culture by implementing and enhancing health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to establish a robust quality foundation, driving root cause analysis and supplier accountability while collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to enhance processes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving reliability for electronic components through robust testing, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-performance in critical systems and improving prod...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative automation solutions by engineering real-time controls and information systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency in the food and beverage a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the engineering and lifecycle management of aviation weather systems, ensuring accurate meteorological data for safe flight operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance safety management systems, leading diverse projects and guiding teams to solve complex challenges while ensuring compliance and best practices in a remote, collaborative env...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in diverse engineering projects, guiding teams to solve complex challenges while ensuring compliance and best practices. Collaborate across units to drive quality and identify new busi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $223K *

Transform the future of defense projects by leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, managing program execution, and ensuring alignment with customer needs and technical performance standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading safety program execution for autonomous systems. Drive alignment across engineering, safety, and operations to ensure rigorous safety practices while scaling new capabiliti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $153K *

Transform healthcare safety by leading multi-hospital engagements, applying High Reliability Organization principles, and driving operational improvements to enhance patient care and trust across dive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer advancements in spacecraft guidance and control. Drive innovative GNC solutions, mentor engineering talent, and traverse all vehicle development phases within a dynamic team to enhance mission...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems for space missions. Lead the design, integration, and testing of critical electrical power subsystems, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by leading engineering teams in hybrid cloud architecture and DevSecOps. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance in complex federal environments while fostering collaborat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives in hybrid cloud architecture and data center operations. Drive continuous improvement and compliance in federal environments while managing high-performing teams and techn...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$172K - $229K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous vehicle systems by designing, evaluating, and enhancing complex interactions between software and hardware. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$172K - $229K *

Join a dynamic team to design and validate complex systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring performance targets are met for a successful Robotaxi launch. Collaborate across functions to enhance safet...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$172K - $229K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating complex systems for autonomous vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration between software, operations, and customer interfaces to support the launc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

champion engineering excellence by enhancing Depot and Automatic Test Systems for aircraft; collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement upgrades, manage requirements, and ensure compliance w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing compliance programs for LNG/LPG facilities, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while managing multi-state responsibilities and fostering a cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a System Safety Engineer do?question toggle

    A System Safety Engineer identifies and evaluates hazards in complex systems, recommends ways to reduce risk, and collaborates with teams to incorporate safety into design, testing, and operations.

  • What qualifications are common for System Safety Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek an engineering degree or related technical background, experience with safety or risk analysis, and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Specific requirements vary by role and sector.

  • Which industries hire System Safety Engineers?question toggle

    System Safety Engineers work in industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, automotive, energy, and medical devices, as well as other fields involving safety-critical systems.

  • What skills are useful in a System Safety Engineer role?question toggle

    Useful skills include hazard identification, risk assessment, systems engineering, technical documentation, and communication. Experience with methods such as FMEA and fault tree analysis may also be valued.

  • Where can I find System Safety Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search the System Safety Engineer category to explore available roles and their requirements.